Historical Events
- Cheese rationed in the Netherlands
- Greenhouse rationing begins in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Kathy Kirby, English singer ("Secret Love"), born in Ilford, England (d. 2011)
- Robert Pinsky, American poet and Poet Laureate of the United States, born in Long Branch, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Gunnar Asplund, Swedish modernist architect (The Woodland Crematorium), dies at 55
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 20, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
